April 09, 2021 Smells Like Money Soon American coins won't be the only "scents" that are exchanged inside Sberbank's buildings, as Russia's national bank plans to introduce its own perfume. Business Gifts Russia File
April 08, 2021 "The Silver Skates" on the Silver Screen The ultimate St. Petersburg film is coming to a Netflix account near you. Culture Film & TV Sports St. Petersburg Russia File
April 07, 2021 Milk Foam Pancakes is Only the Beginning Traditional Yakut meals get a second chance thanks to local museum. Tuyara, museum employee and part of the program to bring back these recipes, shares her story. Food & Drink Regions Rural Life Food Stories Russia File
April 06, 2021 Lock and Load For all your zombie apocalypse / Texas boar hunting / frontier bank-robbing needs, we present the Russian revolver shotgun. Business Military Sports Russia File
April 05, 2021 Running Away with the Story In Moscow, a Golden Retriever stole the show during a news broadcast — by stealing the microphone. Animals Film & TV Moscow Russia File
April 05, 2021 Tripping on Tolkien If you’re a fan of hairy fairy folk with a hint of пошлость (crass banality), look no further! Russia’s Channel Five recently published two episodes of a supposedly “lost” television show based on “The Lord of the Rings” that was filmed in 1991. Film & TV History Literature Media Pop Culture Russia File
April 05, 2021 The Soviet Creative In the Soviet period, artists were treated with esteem and lived comfortably, but their privileged position also required sacrifice. Art Culture History Literature Russia File
April 02, 2021 Seeking a Sniper Looking for work? Moscow authorities have posted an opening for a police sniper on the aptly-named HeadHunter.ru. Internet Law Military Moscow Russia File
March 31, 2021 Tram Takes on a Life of Its Own A viral video documents an out-of-control tram in Barnaul, and its hapless driver. Cities & Towns Internet Transportation Russia File
March 30, 2021 Mines from Aluminum to Crypto A dying Soviet "monotown" in the Arctic is saved by cryptocurrency mining and online pie stores. Business Economy Regions Russia File
March 30, 2021 Heavily Taxed While some countries are considering doing away with coin money, this Russian citizen is still making the most out of their rubles and kopeks. Cities & Towns Economy Russia File
March 29, 2021 Who's Not Done With Quarantine? Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs was caught with his mask up while on a work trip to China. Government Int'l Relations Politics Russia File